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170 ARLINGTON AVENUE
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA
September 2, 1966
Dr. George Marshall
President, The Sierra Club
800 Bel Air Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90024
Dear George:
I am writing this letter to express to you, as President of the Sierra Club, my reactions, as a member of the Club, to the speech by Congressman Udall reported in the Congressional Record. I heartily endorse the sentiments expressed by Mr. Udall; simultaneously, I deplore the fact that this incident represents an all-time low in the public image of the Club. I have watched the development of the Sierra Club quite closely ever since I became a life member of the Club more than 26 years ago. I have witnessed more than one incident in which roughshod tactics have alienated sincere and respected members of the Club. One such occurrence recently involved a revered and eminent former president, Professor Joel Hildebrand. On this occasion, the dispute involved scientific matters. In my opinion, Mr. Brower's educational background, coupled with his impetuosity in print, show that he is not competent to speak on questions of science. This is a most important point since the Club seeks tax exemption as an organization engaged in cultural, scientific, and educational efforts (emphasis mine).
A second such incident is illustrated by a quotation from a letter to me by a college professor:
"Last year I resigned (regretfully) from the Sierra Club after David Brower refused to apologize for their printed insult and slander to me . . . In fact he didn't even have the decency to reply to my lengthy personal letter to him".
A third occurrence was exemplified in a letter written by Mr. Brower to the Board and Council, April 29, 1965, in which he implied that I had cunningly misused my position as Chairman of the Nominating Committee to manipulate the nomination to the Board, as "the sole out-of-stater", a protagonist of pesticides, which are one of his favorite whipping boys. As Mr. Udall says, "We seem to be unable to conduct

170 ARLINGTON AVENUE
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA
September 2, 1966
Dr. George Marshall
President, The Sierra Club
800 Bel Air Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90024
Dear George:
I am writing this letter to express to you, as President of the Sierra Club, my reactions, as a member of the Club, to the speech by Congressman Udall reported in the Congressional Record. I heartily endorse the sentiments expressed by Mr. Udall; simultaneously, I deplore the fact that this incident represents an all-time low in the public image of the Club. I have watched the development of the Sierra Club quite closely ever since I became a life member of the Club more than 26 years ago. I have witnessed more than one incident in which roughshod tactics have alienated sincere and respected members of the Club. One such occurrence recently involved a revered and eminent former president, Professor Joel Hildebrand. On this occasion, the dispute involved scientific matters. In my opinion, Mr. Brower's educational background, coupled with his impetuosity in print, show that he is not competent to speak on questions of science. This is a most important point since the Club seeks tax exemption as an organization engaged in cultural, scientific, and educational efforts (emphasis mine).
A second such incident is illustrated by a quotation from a letter to me by a college professor:
"Last year I resigned (regretfully) from the Sierra Club after David Brower refused to apologize for their printed insult and slander to me . . . In fact he didn't even have the decency to reply to my lengthy personal letter to him".
A third occurrence was exemplified in a letter written by Mr. Brower to the Board and Council, April 29, 1965, in which he implied that I had cunningly misused my position as Chairman of the Nominating Committee to manipulate the nomination to the Board, as "the sole out-of-stater", a protagonist of pesticides, which are one of his favorite whipping boys. As Mr. Udall says, "We seem to be unable to conduct